“Tag: 45 Colt”

Aside from differences in the dimensions of the cartridge case, the Auto Rim round has a significantly thicker rim, approximately 0.090" versus approximately 0.060".

The most recognized item in any Texas Ranger's wardrobe, outside his circular Silver Star badge, has to be his sidearm.

Two sets of handloading data exist for the .45 Colt, due to the myriad guns chambered for the cartridge during the last 150 years. For this load, I referenced .45 Colt (Revolver) data that, “may be used in older guns as long as they are in good condition.”

One of the things Hollywood does well is create legends. And one of the most enduring to come out of the television Westerns of the 1950s and ’60s was the Buntline Special, a Colt Single Action Army with a 12" barrel.

The Taurus Judge has stood the test of time so much so that it has earned its place as an NRA Gun of the Week. Learn more ain this video hosted by American Rifleman's Kelly Young.

Uberti USA now offers a reproduction of a Colt Single Action Army owned by President Theodore Roosevelt.

From the Single Action Army to various other revolvers and lever-action rifles, the .45 Colt cartridge has more than a century of history and is still a favorite of many enthusiasts today.

Our NRA Gun of the Week is the .45 Colt/.45 ACP stainless Redhawk revolver.

American Rifleman's Kelly Young takes a look at the Taurus Judge, a DA/SA five-shot revolver.